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Simon/Cross Of Gold

One hundred years ago, Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan delivered his famous "Cross of Gold" speech to the Democratic Party Convention. Scott speaks with columnist Tony Snow about its significance as a memorable piece of rhetoric, and how it changed the way conventions are run.

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